Rocky Mountain National Park, United States of America

Rocky Mountain National Park

United States of America · Colorado · 2400 m

Description

Rocky Mountain National Park in the U.S. state of Colorado protects one of the most spectacular sections of the Rocky Mountains and is characterized by majestic peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes, dense forests, and vast alpine meadows. The national park is known for the 4,346-meter-high Longs Peak, its diverse wildlife including elk, moose, and bighorn sheep, and the spectacular Trail Ridge Road, which winds through the high-alpine landscape and crosses the Continental Divide. Numerous hiking trails offer breathtaking views of rugged mountain ranges, alpine tundra, and pristine valleys. With the changing seasons, the landscape reveals new beauty, from blooming mountain meadows to snow-covered peaks. Rocky Mountain National Park is considered one of the great natural treasures of the United States and a symbol of the wild mountain landscapes of the American West.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: June – September

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  • Sep
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Highlights

  1. Trail Ridge Road
  2. Bear Lake
  3. Dream Lake & Emerald Lake
  4. Alpine Tundra & Alpine Visitor Center
  5. Estes Park(Day trip)
  6. Moraine Park
  7. Elk in Moraine Park
  8. Alberta Falls
  9. Sky Pond
  10. Old Fall River Road
  11. Longs Peak
  12. Sprague Lake
  13. Nymph Lake
  14. The Loch
  15. Lake Haiyaha
  16. Mills Lake
  17. Black Lake
  18. Glacier Gorge
  19. Stanley Hotel(Day trip)
  20. Chasm Lake
  21. Emerald Lake Trail
  22. Alpine Ridge Trail
  23. Forest Canyon Overlook
  24. Many Parks Curve
  25. Rainbow Curve
  26. Lava Cliffs
  27. Rock Cut
  28. Milner Pass & Continental Divide
  29. Medicine Bow Curve
  30. Alluvial Fan
  31. Horseshoe Park
  32. Sheep Lakes
  33. Grand Lake(Day trip)
  34. Bighorn Sheep
  35. Beaver Meadows
  36. Upper Beaver Meadows
  37. Cub Lake Trail
  38. Fern Lake Trail
  39. Fern Falls
  40. The Pool
  41. Bierstadt Lake
  42. Deer Mountain Trail
  43. Gem Lake Trail
  44. Lumpy Ridge
  45. Twin Sisters Peaks
  46. Wild Basin
  47. Ouzel Falls
  48. Calypso Cascades
  49. Copeland Falls
  50. Ouzel Lake
  51. Bluebird Lake
  52. Sandbeach Lake
  53. Lily Lake
  54. Kawuneeche Valley
  55. Moose in Kawuneeche Valley
  56. Colorado River Headwaters
  57. Holzwarth Historic Site
  58. Adams Falls
  59. East Inlet Trail
  60. Cascade Falls
  61. Lulu City Historic Site
  62. Never Summer Mountains
  63. Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
  64. Fall River
  65. Endovalley
  66. Aspen Fall Colors
  67. Rocky Mountain Wildlife

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